Politics
We don’t need more new homes to solve the housing crisis – claim
Secret Surveyor says new homes are a red herring – but Britain does need more movement in the housing market
News
Agency
Agents asked to help find homes for Syrian refugees
Appeal goes out to agents as refugee crisis continues
Agency
How ghostly! Online agent offers checks for paranormal activity
Haunting for publicity – online agent offers sellers and buyers a 'ghost-free certification service'
Politics
Government to help home owners on to the buy-to-let ladder?
Everyone should become a buy-to-let landlord says Cameron (apparently)
Agency
Rightmove and Zoopla confirm switch to instant uploading of all properties
Will Rightmove's compulsory real-time uploading of all properties have implications for agents?
Agency
Online agent eMoov raises record £2.6m in killer crowdfunding
Investors continue piling into online agent until last minute
Law
Rent controls and abolition of ‘no fault’ ground for possession confirmed in Scottish Bill
Alarm bells ring for agents as Scottish Government publishes new lettings Bill – a template for England?
Agency
New service aimed at helping agents win instructions goes live
Comparison service for consumers looks at the way agents perform – not at their fees
Events
Conference call! Few remaining places available at two industry events
Book places now for TPO conference in Coventry and proptech event in London
Finance
Mortgage approvals for house purchase ‘up 20% in a year’
Lenders whet their appetites as they go for growth
Lettings
Asking price rents rise – and the only way is Essex
Landlords get most out of their investments in Essex town, says Rightmove
Finance
Cheaper to rent than buy in almost two-thirds of cities, says Zoopla
Monthly repayments a consideration for those stepping on to housing ladder
Agency
Huge changes await estate agency as the internet generation fully arrives
'High street agents will win the day IF they offer really credible online strategy'
Other News
Estate agents’ relationship with mortgage brokers to come under spotlight
City regulator issues 'call for inputs' as it looks at consumers' choices in mortgage industry
Lettings
Rent controls would take us back to evil Rachman days – warning
War of words as landlord group says rent controls might be a good option – and RLA warns of mass exodus from sector
Compliance
Carbon monoxide legal duties: Agents warned that pressing ‘test’ is not enough
Gas expert warns that pressing 'test button' on alarm will not meet legal duty
Lettings
Ethical lettings charter to be adopted as council bows to protesters
Voluntary charter may include rent controls and bans on agent fees
Politics
Right to Buy for social housing tenants gets go-ahead
Some 1.3m housing association tenants will be able to buy homes at discounts
Politics
Enter a new era – starter homes to buy coming soon to a building site near you
Starter homes for first-time buyers to replace affordable homes to rent in reform to planning
Agency
Sales pick up to 16-month high as RICS warns on lack of instructions
'We are locked in a cycle where lack of properties for sale deters new sellers' says RICS